Global Church News

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  Ambassador El-Khoury: ‘A stable Syria will benefit Lebanon’

  Jan 14, 2025

  The new Lebanese ambassador to the Holy See speaks to Vatican News about the recent election of Joseph Aoun as President of Lebanon.

  
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  Pakistanis mourn death of veteran Christian journalist

  Jan 14, 2025

  Muslims and Christians in Pakistan have mourned the death of the founding member of a national platform for Christian media professionals in the nation.

  
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  In Kharkiv, Sister Daria finds God’s presence amid suffering

  Jan 14, 2025

  From Kharkiv, Ukraine, Sister Daria Panast of the Congregation of St. Joseph tells Vatican Media her experiences of service in a city subjected to continuous Russian bombardments.

  
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  Kidnapped Nigerian nuns released unconditionally

  Jan 14, 2025

  Two Nigerian nuns abducted on Jan. 7 were freed unconditionally on Jan. 13, amid ongoing violence against Christians

  
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  Ceasefire talks in Doha bring a glimmer of hope for Gaza

  Jan 14, 2025

  Ceasefire talks in Doha between Israel and Hamas have reached a critical stage, with Qatar presenting a final draft agreement for a ceasefire. With over 46,000 Palestinians killed, an end to the violence is more urgent than ever.

  
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  Asian bishops to set up office to push Synodality

  Jan 14, 2025

  Prelates want to make sure momentum to increase participation of ordinary people in Church affairs doesn't die

  
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  Sri Lankan Catholics demand justice for grenade incident

  Jan 13, 2025

  Catholic priests, nuns and laypeople marched on the streets of the Sri Lankan capital Colombo on Jan. 12 demanding arrest of those responsible for placing a grenade inside a Catholic Church three years ago.

  
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  Cardinal Parolin: Christian presence in the Middle East is essential

  Jan 13, 2025

  Cardinal Pietro Parolin visited Jordan this week. On Friday, he presided over the solemn liturgy for the dedication of the new church of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, built on the site of Jesus’ baptism.

  
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  Filipino religious group gathers millions for ‘national rally for peace’

  Jan 13, 2025

  Critics say the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) rally seeks to halt impeachment of embattled Vice President Sara Duterte

  
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  Temporary truce in Indian Church’s troubled archdiocese

  Jan 13, 2025

  Rebel priests end protest after being assured of dialogue to resolve their demands amid simmering liturgy dispute